Volunteer for a week that will change your life

Our largest need is for 1:1 volunteers who are willing to work as a duo with an amazing camper for the week. You will help a camper with all of their activities of daily life as well as with their camp activities. In return, they will help you gain a friend as well as a week of knowledge and experience.

A week of camp will offer you the opportunity to earn over 100 direct contact/volunteer hours.

Volunteers are not responsible for medical care unless you are a medical professional, but you will be responsible for helping with supply setup for a camper who does care independently or may need to help the camp nurse with things such as getting a camper ready or doing cleanup after a procedure.

We highly recommend this opportunity for those who are in medical professions or pursuing medical professions. However, you will have a day of intense training before camp so if you are up for a challenge and an amazing week, come join us!!

What to Expect:

You will be caring for a camper all week; they will (and should) be at arm’s length from you at all times unless you are on a break

You will have long days (early mornings/late nights)

You will most likely walk about 18,000+ steps a day and be pushing wheelchairs up and down hills

You will be helping with ALL aspects of care

You will have a week to remember–just come prepared!

Student volunteers who are needed:

Nursing

Med or Pre-med

Respiratory therapy

Speech-Language Pathology

Physical therapy

Occupational therapy

Recreational therapy

Psychology

Professionals who are needed:

Nurses

MDs or DOs

PTs

OTs

CRTs

SLPs

RT

Psychologists

Volunteer requirements:

Must be 18 years old or older

Must pay $25 registration fee (non-refundable)

Must submit background check (cost varies per state)

Must be in good physical health

What is covered while I am at camp:

Meals and lodging for the week

2 tshirts

Lots of coffee!!

All volunteers will be assigned to a camper unless they are a cabin nurse.

Other things to note:

No alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana are allowed on the campus. Also, no peanut products.

Closed toed shoes (tennis shoes or Keens) must be worn at all times

Cell phone service is very limited at camp; all phones must be on airplane mode while at camp. FaceTime and Skype are not permitted while at camp.

Activities will happen rain or shine while at camp so bring appropriate clothing/supplies

Why do people choose to volunteer at Camp PossAbility?

Volunteer Registration . . .

All volunteers are required to pay $25 at registration. There will be no refunds. This helps a little bit with food and lodging, but mostly just helps with all of the coffee, lost toothbrushes, and deodorant we have to run for!

Volunteers are also responsible for running their own background check (cost varies according to state and typically ranges from $15 to $90).

If you have had a background check completed within the last year, you may submit a copy of that one instead but it must have been completed AFTER August 3, 2018. Background checks are due by July 1.

Your food and lodging will be covered for the week.

Our camp relies on its volunteers and we need and want YOU to be there!